MAAI — Combat Prototype

Break their posture. Or lose yours

MAAI — Technical Combat Alpha

MAAI is a side-scrolling Action RPG built around high-stakes, precision combat.

This early alpha focuses on a single goal: delivering a tight and responsive combat experience based on posture, parries, and deliberate movement. Every mistake is punished. Every success is earned.

Set in a 2.5D world with a noir-inspired aesthetic, MAAI blends deep shadows with sharp bursts of color to highlight danger, timing, and opportunity.

Core Features:

• Posture-Based Combat — Break enemy stance through well-timed parries and relentless pressure.

• Precision Gameplay — Tight controls and responsive mechanics built for skill-driven encounters.

• 2.5D Presentation — A fusion of side-scrolling gameplay with modern 3D depth.

• Noir Visual Style — High contrast environments with intentional color cues (red and yellow) to guide gameplay.

Technical Notes:

• Renderer: Forward+ (Vulkan required)

• Input: Keyboard/Mouse and Gamepad (recommended)

• Platforms: Windows and Linux

Why Alpha?

This build is focused on testing combat feel and responsiveness. Feedback is essential to shape the next iteration.